Week 1 ~ Vintage Collage & Memes
The main feature of digital collage illustrations is that you don’t attribute them to a particular design style. Everything depends on the assets you use and the idea you finally come to, what gives freedom and passion for creating. Just try searching ‘digital collage’ on Google, and you’ll discover an endless flow of fascinating pieces, embracing brutalist, Scandi, Art Deco, polygonal art and many other genres.
In this summer camp we will work with vintage photos, storybook illustrations and all manner of imagery found and created to compose our own little collection of digital collage illustrations. This genre of creative is open to everyone and is a great place to start if you are looking to express yourself quickly or communicate and idea.
We will study a few digital collages and also take a look at Memes which may fall into the same genre of collage. Communicating something humorous or ironic to the viewer. A good collage can be worth a thousand words.
Digital Plein Air w/ ‘Procreate’
En plein air painting was popularized by the French impressionists during the latter half of the 19th century. En plein air is an expression meaning in the open air. Prior to this notion, artists typically painted in a studio, working from reference drawings. Landscape artists still work in the open air while others hike into nature with only a digital camera, returning to the comfort of their studios to paint from high-resolution photographs. Working live from nature and from a live model or subject are the best ways to develop our digital art skills. Learning to ‘see like an artist’ is one of the skills we must develop. In this week workshop we will visit various locations in our local area to study from life using our digital drawing devices. Students will learn about composition, color palettes, sketching, procreate brushes, Forms, Lights and shadow as well as have a nice day out in the local area.
Week 7 ~ Photo Painter
If you are looking for a creative way to enhance the quality of your photos, this camp is for you!
Photo Illustration is a general term which refers to the idea of taking a photograph and paint on it using digital art software. This art form is often used in advertising, marketing, book cover art, and even journalism. Campers will learn some basic photography techniques. Using the information that a photo provides, we can come up with a fun story that starts with what’s already in the picture. After visualizing and sketching those initial ideas, we will then move on to creating an illustration. Understanding the best way to add illustrations to your photographs will open up a world of possibilities for your artwork.
Campers are strongly recommended to bring an iPad with photo taking function. Please also make sure that the device is able to download apps for educational purpose. Wifi will be provided in the studio.
Week 2 ~ Photo Painter
If you are looking for a creative way to enhance the quality of your photos, this camp is for you!
Photo Illustration is a general term which refers to the idea of taking a photograph and paint on it using digital art software. This art form is often used in advertising, marketing, book cover art, and even journalism. Campers will learn some basic photography techniques. Using the information that a photo provides, we can come up with a fun story that starts with what’s already in the picture. After visualizing and sketching those initial ideas, we will then move on to creating an illustration. Understanding the best way to add illustrations to your photographs will open up a world of possibilities for your artwork.
Campers are strongly recommended to bring an iPad with photo taking function. Please also make sure that the device is able to download apps for educational purpose. Wifi will be provided in the studio.
Week 4 ~ Silent Film + Sound Effects
In this camp, we will bring back the age of the Silent Film! Students will learn to write a short script and work both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. And…that’s not all! Campers will learn dubbing and sound effects (foley) in the second half of the camp. Adding the lines and all kinds of sounds into the movie is so much fun. Let’s turn the silent film into a talking picture/talkie.
Week 8 ~ Pro-Commercials
From Strategizing, Shooting, Editing, to Motion Graphics, this is your ONE STOP SHOP for video advertising.
In today’s commercial economy, it’s an essential skill to market and sale a product or even yourself. When it comes to advertising, video is a versatile and engaging content format that not only gives us a real-life picture of what is going on; it’s also easy to share across multiple platforms. Audiences like it because it’s easy to digest, entertaining and engaging.
In this camp, we will equip the young generation with video-advertising skills. Campers will learn to design an advertising mood-board based on given products, then turn it into a unique promotional video. You can’t miss this workshop if you want to be an entrepreneur, or simply because you enjoy watching commercials.
Week 3 ~ Pro-Commercials
From Strategizing, Shooting, Editing, to Motion Graphics, this is your ONE STOP SHOP for video advertising.
In today’s commercial economy, it’s an essential skill to market and sale a product or even yourself. When it comes to advertising, video is a versatile and engaging content format that not only gives us a real-life picture of what is going on; it’s also easy to share across multiple platforms. Audiences like it because it’s easy to digest, entertaining and engaging.
In this camp, we will equip the young generation with video-advertising skills. Campers will learn to design an advertising mood-board based on given products, then turn it into a unique promotional video. You can’t miss this workshop if you want to be an entrepreneur, or simply because you enjoy watching commercials.
Week 6 ~ Smartphone Video
Recording video with your smartphone is more complicated than just avoiding Vertical Video Syndrome. In this camp we will start the course with basic, storytelling. Students will then work together to shoot, act and edit their own productions. Students will explore creative filming styles, including time-lapse, stop motion as well as green screen. Editing Apps will be introduced for editing and digital effects.
Students will get plenty of hands-on experience and practical film knowledge, through working both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. It’s also a great chance to improve teamwork and communication skills.
Campers MUST bring a Smartphone(iOS or Android operating system) or iPad with video recording function. Please also make sure that the device is able to download apps for educational purpose. Wifi will be provided in the studio.
Week 1 ~ Smartphone Video
Recording video with your smartphone is more complicated than just avoiding Vertical Video Syndrome. In this camp we will start the course with basic, storytelling. Students will then work together to shoot, act and edit their own productions. Students will explore creative filming styles, including time-lapse, stop motion as well as green screen. Editing Apps will be introduced for editing and digital effects.
Students will get plenty of hands-on experience and practical film knowledge, through working both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. It’s also a great chance to improve teamwork and communication skills.
Campers MUST bring a Smartphone(iOS or Android operating system) or iPad with video recording function. Please also make sure that the device is able to download apps for educational purpose. Wifi will be provided in the studio.
WED – JR Photographer 13 – 17 yrs (Spring 2021)
Please note: there will be no class for the newly scheduled break from April 12th to 18th.
In this course students will focus on an introduction to digital photography. Students can expect to learn how to make a correct exposure, shoot in challenging lighting situations, make strong compositions. This course will also include some photography hacks. Student will get plenty of hands-on experience and practical photography knowledge.
This term students will explore Street Photography and Flower Photography. Street photography is an incredibly satisfying way to document the world around you, create new art and to express your vision as an artist. As spring approaches, all you have to do is step into your own garden or visit a public garden to find a world of beautiful flowers to photograph. We will cover topics including composition and styling, camera setting and angles, colours theory, light theory and more.
